Abstract: An assembly comprising a first furniture component and a second furniture component is disclosed. The first furniture component comprises a spring-loaded detent. The spring-loaded detent is biased axially along a central axis toward a locked configuration. The second furniture component comprises a lock arrangement. The first furniture component and the second furniture component are rotatably connected about the central axis through a rotary range of motion. The lock arrangement is configured to move the spring-loaded detent from the locked configuration to an unlocked configuration during the rotary range of motion, release the spring-loaded detent from the unlocked configuration after the rotary range of motion, and prevent rotation of the spring-loaded detent in the locked configuration after the rotary range of motion.

Abstract: Sales and traffic data analysis is disclosed. Traffic data associated with the presence of a set of devices at a location is received. External sales data is obtained. The received traffic data and the obtained external sales data are processed. Output is provided based at least in part on the processing of the received traffic data and the obtained external sales data.

Abstract: Sales and traffic data analysis is disclosed. Traffic data associated with the presence of a set of devices at a location is received. External sales data is obtained. The received traffic data and the obtained external sales data are processed. Output is provided based at least in part on the processing of the received traffic data and the obtained external sales data.

Abstract: A nasal respiratory delivery device includes fabric pads or fabric domes that cover the nostrils and includes a plastic strip with skin-sensitive adhesive for attachment of the device to the septum and the outside of each nostril, and provides for suppressing the human cough via moistening and warming inhaled air, thus soothing the respiratory passageways and mitigating the cough reflex. The nasal respiratory delivery device also provides for cough suppressants, nasal decongestants or other medical or breathing treatments. The nasal respiratory delivery device is placed across both nasal openings and adhered to the nasal septum and to the tissue surrounding the nostrils. The fabric pads or fabric domes are composed of nonwoven or woven manmade and/or natural materials that absorb and provide moisture or therapeutic agents during the act of breathing.

Abstract: A method for making a device includes providing a tubular member which will be formed into the device, masking at least a portion of the inner surface of the tubular member with a removable sacrificial material, selectively removing a portion of the tubular member and sacrificial material using a laser device, and mechanically removing the sacrificial material from the inner surface of the tubular member. Ultrasonic energy could be applied to a workpiece which is being laser cut to prevent any generated slag from welding itself to an exposed surface of the workpiece. A compressed fluid or gas, such as air, could be used to clean the surface of the laser-cut workpiece to remove slag formation which adheres to the surface of the cut workpiece.

Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to an online film festival allows a first user and a second user to submit a first film and a second film, respectively. The films are submitted via a digital interface and a viewer can view the submitted films through those means as well. The viewer can vote, comment on, and/or contribute funds to film of his or her choice, with the funds being contributed after presentation of the film. A vote tallying portion of the digital interface tracks and counts a number of votes associated with the film. The winning film can be determined by the number of votes or a jury.

Abstract: A method and apparatus includes detecting lightning induced electromagnetic pulses and determining a physical property of an underground structure based on the lightning induced electromagnetic pulses. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes an antenna, a low noise amplifier, a processor, cable, and a transmitter. The antenna includes three substantively perpendicular loops of electrical conductors. The processor is configured to condition the amplified signal. The cable is about 100 meters in length and connects the low noise amplifier to the processor. The transmitter is configured to send conditioned data to a data aggregation system.

Abstract: A method for making a device includes providing a tubular member which will be formed into the device, masking at least a portion of the inner surface of the tubular member with a removable sacrificial material, selectively removing a portion of the tubular member and sacrificial material using a laser device, and mechanically removing the sacrificial material from the inner surface of the tubular member. Ultrasonic energy could be applied to a workpiece which is being laser cut to prevent any generated slag from welding itself to an exposed surface of the workpiece. A compressed fluid or gas, such as air, could be used to clean the surface of the laser-cut workpiece to remove slag formation which adheres to the surface of the cut workpiece.

Abstract: A method and apparatus includes detecting lightning induced electromagnetic pulses and determining a physical property of an underground structure based on the lightning induced electromagnetic pulses. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes an antenna, a low noise amplifier, a processor, cable, and a transmitter. The antenna includes three substantively perpendicular loops of electrical conductors. The processor is configured to condition the amplified signal. The cable is about 100 meters in length and connects the low noise amplifier to the processor. The transmitter is configured to send conditioned data to a data aggregation system.

Abstract: A method for making a device includes providing a tubular member which will be formed into the device, masking at least a portion of the inner surface of the tubular member with a removable sacrificial material, selectively removing a portion of the tubular member and sacrificial material using a laser device, and mechanically removing the sacrificial material from the inner surface of the tubular member. Ultrasonic energy could be applied to a workpiece which is being laser cut to prevent any generated slag from welding itself to an exposed surface of the workpiece. A compressed fluid or gas, such as air, could be used to clean the surface of the laser-cut workpiece to remove slag formation which adheres to the surface of the cut workpiece.

Abstract: A method of controlling fund distribution for a project contract. A funds source is provided for distribution by a funds control manager pursuant to a funds control agreement. Requests for payment are analyzed pursuant to the finds control agreement and funds are distributed according to the project contract.

Abstract: An underwater guidance system includes a transmitter located at a home base and generating a signal having a prescribed frequency. A diver wears a receiver on his wrist. The receiver includes a plurality of direction indicating elements and an out-of-range indicating element. The diver views the receiver to determine his position relative to the transmitter.